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BP54 XGJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,549 mi
Last recorded51,549 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XGJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,549 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,705 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,943 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre pipe slightly corroded

fuel tank slighty corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 37,144 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,144 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 32,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,174 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 22,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,321 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BP54 XGJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP54 XGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP54 XGJ registered?

BP54 XGJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is BP54 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 XGJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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